Release Date: 2/24/2004 Original Release: 2003 Format: DVD Length: 116 minutes Rating:PG-13 (MPAA) Rating Reason: thematic elements, violence, some sexual content, and language UPC: 085392467723 Studio: Warner Home Video
Dramas, Scams And Cons, Deception, Theatrical Release, Family (General), Crime, Criminals, Money
Description
Roy Waller (Nicolas Cage) is a con man who has had to overcome enormous problems with obsessive-compulsive disorder in order to stay on top of his game. His partner in crime, Frank Mercer (Sam Rockwell), helps him run a daily business conning housewives out of their money with telephone scams. Frank is frustrated with their small-fry clientele however, and urges Roy to look for bigger business ventures. Roy resists Frank's urges, and instead leads a bizarre existence in which he is completely dominated by his compulsions to clean, eat canned tuna every night, and open his front door three times before he can walk through it. His world is turned upside down, however, when he starts seeing a shrink who helps Roy to get in touch with his missing 14-year-old daughter, Angela (Alison Lohman). Angela soon becomes embroiled in Roy and Frank's scams, pushing Roy to take on a grandiose scheme that could give them financial security for the rest of their lives.
Directed by Ridley Scott, this fast-paced crime drama takes several twists and turns as it works its way towards a surprising conclusion. Cage is perfectly cast as the con artist beset by neuroses and family problems, and has an excellent foil in the younger, more abrasive Rockwell. Weaving a tale of trust, family, friendship and deceit, director Scott utilizes the talents of his actors to delve into complex themes, resulting in a breathtaking film in which nothing can be taken for granted.
DVD Features
Region 1 Snap Case Widescreen - 2.39 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 5.1 - French Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary: Ridley Scott - Director/Producer, Nicholas Griffin - Writer, Ted Griffin - Writer/Producer Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
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